Baked, Cheesy, Healthy Penne Sausage Bake
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Recipe type: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 9
 
Weight Watchers Info: 8 PointsPlus per serving. Carbohydrates: 38g.
Ingredients
  • 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta (I used whole wheat)
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped (I used an Anaheim)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
  • 3 cups fat-free meatless spaghetti sauce (I used a low-fat marinara sauce)
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat 2% milk mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir until sausage is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and pasta.
  2. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Notes
Serving size: 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1/9th recipe Calories: 327 Fat: 10g Saturated fat: 2g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 38g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 667mg Fiber: 5g Protein: 21g Cholesterol: 43mg
Recipe by The Taste Place at https://www.thetasteplace.com/baked-cheesy-healthy-penne-sausage-bake/